Conservation Land Acquisition Program
For the past several years, the Garden has been purchasing parcels of conservation land that adjoin the VBG, thanks to the generous donations of some of our members and benefactors. These land purchases are not intended for an expansion of the Garden, but are a buffer zone that will forever remain in its pristine state for wildlife and not open to the public.
We have installed camera traps to photograph the wildlife living in these areas, and are overjoyed with the surprising results, photos of native animals can be seen on other pages of this magazine. We have also hosted scientific surveys of these areas, to document the plants and other creatures living in these areas. A floristic study in 2010 discovered over 50 species of native orchids within a 4 km radius of the garden, attesting the this area’s rich biodiversity which must be preserved.
In 2020 the garden purchase 87 forested hectares near the botanical garden where an Ocelot Sancturary has been established. These lands host an amazing array of local wildlife including jaguars, otters and macaws.
These land purchases will provide a safe haven for animals and plants, safe from the incursion of civilization, and allow these creatures to live their lives in a manner nature intended for them. Any donation that you can make to the Garden’s conservation land purchase fund will be greatly appreciated and will benefit creatures like the ones seen in this magazine and their offspring
Tax Information
The Vallarta Botanical Garden can provide tax-deductible receipts for donations made by Mexican, Canadian and US taxpayers.
We are a registered charity (Asociación Civil) in Mexico.
Donating within Mexico
- Cash, check, & credit card donations are accepted at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Please visit!
- Credit card payments may be made by phone: 322 223 6182 (10am – 6pm, closed Mon. in summer)
- Direct Deposits: Banorte account # 0201383728 (account name: Vallarta Botanical Gardens A.C.)
- Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC is a non for profit organization registered in Mexico, The VBG is not a “Donataria Autorizada” therefore it can not expedite a tax deductible receive in Mexico.
Donating within Mexico
- Cash, check, & credit card donations are accepted at the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Please visit!
- Credit card payments may be made by phone: 322 223 6182 (10am – 6pm, closed Mon. in summer)
- Direct Deposits: Banorte account # 0201383728 (account name: Vallarta Botanical Gardens A.C.)
- Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC is a non for profit organization registered in Mexico, The VBG is not a “Donataria Autorizada” therefore it can not expedite a tax deductible receive in Mexico.
Donating within Canada
Our educational programs qualify for tax-deduction receipts provided by The Canadian Children’s Shelter of Hope Foundation (CCSHF)
Cheques may be mailed to:
Canadian Children’s Shelter of Hope Foundation
87 Lavinia Ave, Toronto, ON
M6S 3H9, Canada
Wire transfers USD currency:
Bank: Bank of Montreal
Account number: 03794602355
Transit Number: 03792
Institution Number: 001
Please write “VBG” for “Vallarta Botanical Gardens” on your cheques.
If you are a Canadian citizen wishing to make a tax deductible gift to the “Vallarta Botanical Gardens Fund,” Follow this link.
Donating within U.S.A.
Our direct support 501(c)3, “Friends of Vallarta Botanical Garden, A.C.” issues tax-deduction receipts.
Checks should be made out to:
Vallarta Botanical Garden A.C.
and mailed to:
Michael Ricks, Treasurer
250 N. Burton Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
United States
Wire transfers:
Bank: Chase
Routing number: 322271627
Account number: 631003921
If you are a American citizen wishing to make a tax deductible gift to the “Vallarta Botanical Gardens Fund,” Follow this link.
Conservatory Account: 3310099857
Credit Card Payments:
Call us w/ your card info: +52 322 223 6182
Donations of stocks and IRA distributions:
Charles Schwab Account # 46789311 DTC
Clearing # 164 Code: 40
Chase Brokerage DTC # 0352
Account # 7422361